NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)
March 27, 2026
To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >
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Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
March 25, 2026
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >
Huberman Lab Podcast: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
March 20, 2026
Can you meditate for just 5 minutes a day for 30 days? Tune into the latest episode of Huberman Lab podcast, hosted by scientist Dr. Andrew... Learn More
Virtual Course Equips Educators with ‘Transformative’ Roadmap to Teaching ‘Human Flourishing’
March 3, 2026
The Art and Science of Human Flourishing: Essentials for Educators course expands on the science-backed curriculum and learnings of the Art and... Learn More >
Beyond the Data: Get to Know CHM Scientists Ross Jacobucci and Brooke Ammerman
February 24, 2026
Center for Heathy Minds had a chance to speak with CHM experts Dr. Brooke Ammerman and Dr. Ross Jacobucci to get to know them better and learn... Learn More >
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Center Study Examines Mindfulness and Inflammation
December 12, 2015
Department of Health and Human Services HealthBeat look at a new study from the Center Learn More
How Meditation Might Boost Your Test Scores
December 12, 2015
The New York Times draws from the scientific perspective of Richard Davidson from the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
The World Wide Web – The Dalai Lama's Unique, Decades-Long Relationship with Fellow Buddhists and UW Researchers in Madison
December 12, 2015
Madison Magazine profiles the deep-seated friendship between Center Neuroscientist Richard Davidson and the Dalai Lama Learn More
Free Your Mind by Seeing "Free the Mind"
December 12, 2015
BeliefNet reviews "Free the Mind," focused on the work of Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
"Free the Mind" Movie Review: Agony Eased by a Gentle Art
December 12, 2015
A film review from the New York Times focused on a documentary inspired by the Center's work Learn More
What Does Science Teach Us About Well-Being?
December 12, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson shares the science of well-being with Huffington Post readers Learn More
Buddhism's Big Week: Dalai Lama's Visit Shines Light on its Many Flourishing Forms
December 12, 2015
A local Madison paper covers the Dalai Lama's 2013 visit to Madison, Wisconsin Learn More
Dalai Lama, in ninth visit to Madison, stresses altruism and compassion
December 12, 2015
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recaps topics investigated at the Center's event with the Dalai Lama Learn More
There's Something About the Dalai Lama
December 12, 2015
Madison Magazine shares what it's like to host the Dalai Lama in the city Learn More
UW–Madison Researchers Journey Deep into the Brain via the Science of Imaging
December 12, 2015
Richard Davidson and the Center are included in an article highlighting the brain imaging expertise at UW–Madison Learn More
Compassion Can Be Cultivated
December 12, 2015
Pacific Standard dives into whether compassion can be trained Learn More
Change Your Mind and Change the World
December 12, 2015
Insights from the Center's event with the Dalai Lama, "Change Your Mind, Change the World," were explored by the Huffington Post Learn More